I don’t trade index actually. I think individual stocks are better. I like the larger Russian companies without government participation and no related political risks.
My favorites are LKOH, PLZ and YNDX. YNDX is a dotcom though with all pros and cons.
I will agree that as the DJIA goes, the world goes.
Your chart follows that.
Tell me again why Putin wants the USA more powerful than ever before?
If it is because they invest in our market then so be it.
Let us keep in mind every single nation in the world would be colluding with the president to keep this up.